Category: Politics

Photo: Kabiru Turaki By Mandy Park Kabiru Turaki, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) factional national chairman, is to be arrested by order of a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court Justice U.P. Kekemeke issued the order following Turaki’s failure to appear before the court in a case filed by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP. The judge held that Turaki has no justification for failing to appear before the court. The IGP had filed a one-count charge against Turaki for allegedly providing false information to the police in a petition dated…

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Photo: Mrs Gloria Diri, Bayelsa First Lady By Mandy Park The National President of the Niger Delta Nonviolence Agitators Forum (NDNAF), Wisdom Oniekpar Ikuli, has criticised social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), accusing him of lacking moral upbringing and showing disrespect to constituted authority. In a strongly worded statement issued on March 25, Ikuli condemned what he described as “misguided and senseless vituperation” by the influencer, particularly directed at the First Lady of Bayelsa State, Gloria Diri. Ikuli said the conduct of Otse reflects poor…

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Photo: Hon. Ibrahim Bello By: Mandy Park Former member of House of Representatives representing Igali Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, Hon. (Barr.) Ibrahim Bello has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) and the Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani have worked excellently well to deserve re-election in 2027. Hon Bello made the declaration in a media chat after addressing members of Igabi Federal Constituency at a rally organised for the endorsement of President Tinubu. and Governor Sani. The endorsement rally was held at NTI conference Hall, Rigachikun, in Igabi Local…

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Photo: Mr. Peter Obi By: Daniel Kanu Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the reported arrest of a Kaduna-based cleric who recently hosted him during a visit to the state, describing the development as “deeply troubling” and a threat to civil liberties. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Obi expressed concern over what he termed the growing intolerance for dissent and association in Nigeria, warning that such actions could erode the nation’s democratic foundations. The former Anambra State governor said no Nigerian should be…

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Photo : El-Rufai at the court premises By: Daniel Kanu A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to March 31, 2026, ordering that he remain in custody pending the determination of the application. The adjournment followed arguments presented on Tuesday by both the defence and prosecution shortly after the former governor was formally arraigned on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering and corruption-related offences. El-Rufai, who has been in detention for 33…

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Photo: Gov. Alex Otti By: Daniel Kanu Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, will deliver the fifth edition of TheNiche Annual Lecture, scheduled to hold on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Victoria Island, Lagos. The annual lecture series, organised by the TheNiche Foundation for Development Journalism, has grown into a prominent platform for policy dialogue, bringing together political leaders, economists, academics, diplomats, and members of the business community to interrogate pressing national issues and propose actionable solutions. This year’s edition will be chaired by…

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Photo: Hon. Uche Odunzeh By Mandy Park A political figure and reform advocate, Hon. Uche Ben Odunzeh, has outlined a forward-looking vision for governance ahead of the 2027 elections, calling for a decisive shift away from what he described as “waste and unproductive celebration of mediocrity” in Nigeria’s political culture. Speaking as part of his “Project 2027” initiative, Odunzeh stressed the need to overhaul the nation’s electoral orientation, urging citizens to prioritize competence, credibility, and long-term development over superficial displays of political strength. According to him, meaningful change can only…

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